Chapter 219 Bring Him Back to This Bustling World
There was no fear of alienation, she said she felt sorry for him and that she had not been with him earlier.
Xie Chenping's calm heart changed again.
It was not the kind of wind and waves in the past, but a tidal wave that rushed over, shaking his fingertips so much that they trembled.
He had many things he wanted to say, but when they came to his lips he only called out her name.
"Pei Tingyue."
The next moment, a soft body snuggled up to me, "I'm here."
Xie Chen closed his eyes: "I have to stay here all the time."
Pei Tingyue agreed: "Okay."
The two hugged each other quietly for a long time before reluctantly separating.
Pei Tingyue shifted her gaze to the table, "Is the Emperor reading the memorials?"
Xie Chen rubbed against her and handed her a memorial: "Well, since I ascended the throne, I have come here every year."
Pei Tingyue took it.
She lowered her eyes to look at the memorial, which was not about state affairs, but more like... a report.
"I respectfully submit: In the spring of the fifth year of Xining, the Ministry of Revenue allocated 50,000 taels of silver, which were used to dredge 200 miles of river and build ten dams. There is no risk of flooding during the flood season, and irrigation of farmland along the river has been facilitated. The people's harvest has increased by 20% compared to previous years. Your Majesty's grace is immense, and I am deeply grateful."
Pei Tingyue was stunned after seeing it.
Then he reached out and took two more books, still with the same contents.
"I respectfully report: With the implementation of the new commercial tax policy, traffic through the passes has become unimpeded. The provincial capital market has been expanded, with over a thousand new shops added. Merchants are constantly coming and going, and tax revenue has increased by 30% compared to last year."
"I bow my head and report: In compliance with the Emperor's wishes, over 300 new schools have been built in Yuzhou. The enrollment rate for children has increased by 50%, allowing children from poor families to learn calligraphy and recite scriptures. Local scholars have even taken it upon themselves to compile a sacred text. The academic atmosphere in the prefecture has been completely transformed, unlike anything before."
Pei Tingyue put down the memorial. She already understood why he came here.
We are not here to commemorate the late emperor, but to observe this prosperous world.
Standing by the window, she smiled and said, "The peace and prosperity of the world are due to the Emperor."
Xie Chen hugged her from behind and said in a serious tone, "From now on, Tingyue will have a share."
Pei Tingyue's heart trembled.
That's a bit too harsh.
Before she could even ask, Xie Chen continued, "Would you mind watching it with me?"
Pei Tingyue raised the corner of his lips to smile: "Okay."
The two men sat down at the desk, took the memorial and chatted happily.
Dusk is falling and the setting sun is melting into gold.
Pei Tingyue pushed the memorial in front of him and said, "I won't read it anymore."
Xie Chen tilted his head and looked at her: "Are you tired? Then Tingyue, take a good rest."
Pei Tingyue stood by the window for a while and said, "What's the point of this?"
"Um?"
Pei Tingyue turned around, her eyebrows curved into crescents, "Let me take the emperor out of the palace. We must experience this bustling world for ourselves."
Xie Chen looked at her straight, his eyes full of affection and tenderness: "Okay."
Looking at the bustling scene in the capital, Pei Tingyue tilted his head and thought,
"I have seen couples on Suzaku Street wearing matching clothes. Your Majesty, please wear one with me."
She remembered that among the new clothes sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs a few days ago, both of them had a lavender set, which was just right for them now.
Xie Chen responded softly: "Yes."
Pei Tingyue's eyes lit up as she took him downstairs.
The moment he saw the emperor and his concubine, Liang Yao swallowed his saliva.
Wow, Concubine De is so capable!
Not only can you enter the Wangjing Tower, but you can also invite the emperor down.
It seems that things are really going to change in the Daqi harem!
After being shocked, Liang Yao went up to him and asked, "Does the emperor have any instructions?"
But it was Pei Tingyue who answered him: "Return to Chengming Palace!"
*
Cining Palace.
Queen Mother Qin heard the news and a faint smile appeared on her face, "Okay, okay, now I can rest assured."
Nanny Meng asked curiously, "How did the Empress Dowager know that the Emperor would be willing to see Consort De today?"
Queen Mother Qin smiled faintly and said, "The Emperor is my son. This is probably the blood bond between mother and son."
Nanny Meng nodded and said, "From now on, the Emperor will no longer be lonely, and this will also put the Empress Dowager's worries to rest. From now on, it will be a happy life of enjoying the company of his grandchildren."
Queen Mother Qin was laughing and sighing when Qin Baolin entered the hall.
She was wearing a light red palace dress embroidered with butterflies today, which made her look extremely charming. She walked into the hall with a smile and first turned around a few times to show off.
Queen Mother Qin said lovingly, "Yan'er is pretty."
Qin Baolin finally stopped and lay on her knees, muttering, "Zhou... Zhou Zhou..."
Queen Mother Qin gently stroked her hair and said, "I'll have Yuzhou brought here in a couple of days. Then Yan'er can play with him again, okay?"
Qin Baolin was unwilling and felt depressed.
Queen Mother Qin coaxed her: "Today is New Year's Eve. I have asked someone to make some milk cakes. Would you like to try some, Yan'er?"
Qin Baolin was immediately coaxed into submission. She straightened up and nodded heavily, "Yan'er wants to eat."
*
Fenghe Palace.
When Queen Cui returned to the palace, cold sweat had already appeared on her forehead.
With Zhiwu's help, she finally moved to the inner bedroom and lay down.
Tears welled up in Zhiwu's eyes: "I will have someone make another bowl of medicine for you, Madam."
Empress Cui smiled and shook her head: "No need."
Zhiwu was anxious: "My Queen!"
Empress Cui said gently, "Shen is dead, Jiang is dead, our great vengeance has been avenged. After seeing Minghui, my anger has dissipated. I know my health is failing, but no amount of medicine will help in the next few months."
Zhiwu was panicked: "What if... Madam, you can't just..."
Empress Cui interrupted her: "I am tired."
Mistweaver froze.
Empress Cui said softly, "I am too tired and don't want to persist any longer. Please let me go in peace."
Zhiwu's tears fell like rain.
Empress Cui didn't want to see her tears, so she turned away and ordered, "Go and find out what's happening at Wangjing Tower."
Zhiwu wiped her tears and left.
It took a long time before he came back and reported the situation.
Queen Cui opened her eyes with difficulty, said "OK", and then struggled to get up.
She sat down behind the desk, dipped the brush in ink, and began to write carefully.
Zhiwu asked doubtfully, "What are you writing, Madam?"
Empress Cui stopped writing, paused for a moment, and said, "Home."
*
By the time the emperor and his concubines had finished dressing, it was already dark.
But Pei Tingyue's interest did not diminish in the slightest, and he pulled people into the carriage.
When they arrived at Zhuque Street, the two men only let Liang Yao and two personal guards follow them closely, and the rest of them blended into the crowd.
Tonight is New Year's Eve.
The streets were crowded with people and very lively.
There are shops everywhere, vendors are hawking their wares busily, and there are even acrobatics along the way.
Pei Tingyue pulled Xie Chen and stopped to look for a long time. After giving him some money, they continued shopping.
As I walked, I came to a stall selling masks. Most of them were half-face masks that could only cover the eyes.
Pei Tingyue picked up a small fox mask, compared it to her face, and asked with a smile, "Husband, do I look good?"
This was the first time she called her husband.
The voice is soft and sticky, like a small brush that makes people feel itchy.
It took Xie Chen's heart a while to stop beating so fast.
He lowered his eyes and looked at her. Standing there, wearing the mask, she really looked like a cunning and clever little fox.
He endured for a long time, but considering that they were outside, he couldn't help but pull the person over and kiss her.
Xie Chen's throat rolled, and he replied to the question, "It looks good."
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